Turricephaly.
An unusual case of uncomplicated turricephaly is reported, in which all the cranial sutures were prematurely fused from birth. Nevertheless, the skull underwent growth by surface deposition and resorption leaving the patient remarkably free from any neurological signs or symptoms. A review of previous cases is given and the possible etiology and pathogenesis of the disorder are discussed. Attention is drawn to the need for more relevant experimental and clinical data on the etiology and pathogenesis of craniosynostosis.
D000293:Adolescent; D003398:Craniosynostoses / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003817:Dentition; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000254:growth & development; D014070:Tooth / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging